IESBA releases report on recent accomplishments

The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants released a report on its accomplishments over the past four years in setting ethical standards around the world.

IESBA releases report on recent accomplishments


RSM acquires MondayCall

The Top 10 Firm has bolstered its Salesforce consulting practice by acquiring a San Francisco-based consultancy that specializes in the cloud-based CRM system.

RSM acquires MondayCall


Taxpayers defaulted on over half of payment arrangements with private debt collectors

Private collection agencies that have contracted with the Internal Revenue Service to collect overdue tax debts have collected nearly $500 million since 2017, according to a new report, but that’s just a fraction of the over $30 billion owed.

Taxpayers defaulted on over half of payment arrangements with private debt collectors


Guiding clients through PPP loan forgiveness

As the time comes for businesses to apply for PPP loan forgiveness, CPAs can provide vital assistance to ensure success for their clients.

Guiding clients through PPP loan forgiveness


Tax planning amid political uncertainty

Given the size and number of tax changes proposed by the Biden administration, it’s no wonder advisors face challenges in helping clients prepare for the year ahead.

Tax planning amid political uncertainty


Trump wins round in bid to curb congressional subpoena of accountants

A federal appeals court in Washington agreed with President Donald Trump that a lower court should decide whether Democrats in Congress must narrow their subpoena to his accounting firm for his financial records.

Trump wins round in bid to curb congressional subpoena of accountants


5 things to think about in 2021

A handful of lessons for the accounting profession from the disruption of 2020.

5 things to think about in 2021


Taking it from the top in financial planning

A new year offers a chance for a new start with clients.

Taking it from the top in financial planning


McConnell rules out passing House bill on $2K relief payments

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday closed off chances that the Senate would pass anytime soon a House bill that would give most Americans $2,000 stimulus payments.

McConnell rules out passing House bill on K relief payments


IRS taxpayer data wasn’t exposed in SolarWinds hack, says TIGTA

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration so far hasn’t uncovered any evidence that sensitive taxpayer data was accessed during cyberintrusions blamed on Russian government hackers.

IRS taxpayer data wasn’t exposed in SolarWinds hack, says TIGTA